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Patent GB-2442843-A (GB)
Title: Golf tee insertion device
Inventor: SEXTON ANTHONY FREDERICK HENRY
IPC: A63B47/02
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: A golf tee insertion device comprises an elongate tube 10 adapted to be held vertically from its upper end 16 and having a lower ground engaging end 30. An elongate shaft 12 has an upper handle 18 and a lower end with golf tee grip means 20, and is movable axially within tube 10 such that the tee is inserted into the ground by pushing downwardly on handle 18. A variable stop means is provided between tube 10 and shaft 12 for limiting downward movement of tee grip 20 relative to ground engaging end 30 and, in use, a desired depth of tee penetration is selected using the stop means. The stop means may comprise slot 38 defining a plurality of gates (42,44, 45, fig. 4), with a pin 40 being provided on shaft 12 which engages the gates in order to limit downward movement of the shaft, allowing the tee to be inserted to a particular depth by engagement of pin 40 with a selected gate (42,44,45, fig. 4). Ground engaging end 30 of tube 10 may comprise a bell shaped member 14 for gripping a ball, and golf tee gripping means 20 may comprise a one or more springs (25, fig. 3 or 60, fig. 6).
Patent GB-2452099-A (GB)
Title: Weight-hanging hook
Inventor: HONG RONG-DER
IPC: B66C1/36
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: A weight-hanging hook includes a hook body 2, a pivotable safety retainer 31 biased to a close position to close an opening 211 in the hook body 2, a locking member 41 disposed movably within a slot 22 in the hook body 2 and movable between a first position whereat the locking member 41 engages the safety retainer 31 so as to lock the safety retainer 31 in the close position, and a second position whereat the locking member 41 is removed from the safety retainer 31. An operating member 42 is biased to a non-driving position whereat the locking member 41 is disposed in the first position. The operating member 42 is operable to move the locking member 41 to the second position so as to allow the safety retainer 31 to be operated to separate from a hook portion 212. Since the locking member 41 is a rod, it has a high structural strength, which can prevent deformation thereof after a long period use.
Patent GB-2440493-A (GB)
Title: Surfactant for phenolic foam
Inventor: ZEGGELAAR RUUD
IPC: C08J9/16
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: A surfactant for phenolic foam comprises a castor oil-ethylene oxide adduct wherein the ethylene oxide has more than 20 moles but less than 40 moles added to 1 mole of castor oil. The thermal insulation performance of the phenolic foam is good and does not vary greatly. The phenolic foam has high thermal insulation performance and a low moisture permeability coefficient.
Patent GB-2455519-A (GB)
Title: A Retractable Handle
Inventor: HUANG YAO-CHUNG
IPC: A01G3/025
Filed: 2007-12-11
Abstract: A telescopic handle assembly includes an outer pipe 10, an inner pipe (fig 2; 50), an outer mounting sleeve 31, a control seat (fig 2; 40), a positioning post 42, a movable pin (fig 2; 423), a control knob 11, and a link (fig 2; 20). The positioning post 42 extends through a bore (fig3; 315) of the outer mounting sleeve 31 and a slot (fig 2; 102) in the outer pipe 10 and is inserted into one of two positioning holes (fig 2; 501) in the inner pipe (fig2; 50) and thus locks the inner pipe onto the outer pipe. The link (fig 2; 20), which lies between the outer and inner pipes, acts as an actuating element between the control knob 11 and the control seat (fig 2; 40) so that activation of the control knob 11 causes the control seat (fig 2; 40) to move and releases the positioning post 42 from the positioning hole (fig 2; 501) in the inner pipe (fig 2; 50) so that the inner pipe can slidably move relative to the outer pipe and the handle can be extended or retracted.
Patent GB-2447730-A (GB)
Title: Solid Electrolytic Capacitor containing a Conductive Polymer
Inventor: BILER MARTIN
IPC: H01G9/025
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A method for forming an electrolytic capacitor includes an anode with an dielectric oxide layer and forming a conductive polymer coating over the anode by polymerizing a monomer in the presence of less than a stoichiometric amount of an oxidative polymerization catalyst. The monomer could be a polypyrroles, polythiophene such as poly 3,4-ethylenedioxy-thiophene, polyanilines, polyacetylenes or combinations thereof. The oxidative catalyst could be any transitional metal salt such as iron(III) toluene-sulphonate. Additionally polar solvents such as aprotic solvents may also be used. The use of less than the stoichiometric amount of the oxidative polymerization catalyst per mole of monomer can slow the polymerization of the monomer, creating oligomers that are shorter in length than if fully polymerized into a polymer.
Patent GB-2446963-A (GB)
Title: Construction of variable appearance electrical fittings and method of use
Inventor: DOYLE ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H01H9/02
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: An electrical fitting is described with one substantially planar outer surface the surface is covered with a decorative layer. The decorative layer may be opaque or covered with a with a detachable substantially transparent cover layer. The electrical fitting has a surround plate with an outer rim which follows its periphery and whose upper edge projects above the fitting surface. Preferably the surround plate is formed from an electrically insulating synthetic polymer material having resilience. The projection of the upper edge projects above the fitting surface is preferably sufficient to accommodate the combined thickness of the cover layer and the decorative sheet. The cover sheet may be held in position by a series of inwardly facing clips integral with the outer rim which hold the cover sheet in position when it is pressed onto the fitting. If the fitting has a square structure and four inwardly facing clips will be sufficient however if the fitting has a rectangular structure at least two inwardly facing clips are needed along the longer sides. The decorative layer may be a sheet of polymer, paper or textile having a single colour or a pattern on its surface or woven in.
Patent GB-2455592-A (GB)
Title: Generating electrical power using solar radiation
Inventor: STREVENS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L35/28
Filed: 2008-05-12
Abstract: A Seebeck device comprising a hot junction illuminated with solar radiation and a cold junction having a heatsink arranged in the shade. An array of vanes of copper plated with thick tin on one side is connected in series as the hot junction and a similar array as the cold junction.
Patent GB-2458515-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with exhaust storage and reuse
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: B60K6/12
Filed: 2008-06-18
Abstract: A vehicle is powered by a naturally aspirated internal combustion engine 16. In the invention, power is taken from the vehicle to drive the engine 16 acting as a four stroke air charger during deceleration or coasting of the vehicle. The engine 16 absorbs energy from the vehicle and produces boost air against an equilibrium back pressure in the engine 16 exhaust system 20. The boost air is transferred and stored in a separate air storage tank 34 in the vehicle and this air is subsequently used for boosting the engine 16 during acceleration of the vehicle. The vehicle achieves fuel saving and high performance for a short period with the engine 16 operating as a boosted engine 16 supplied from the air storage tank 34 while requiring no power overhead from any supercharger or turbocharger. To accommodate a large air storage tank, the body of the vehicle is adapted with air-tight volumes 34, 34a, 34b linked together including the trunk of the vehicle serving both as a general luggage space and a very large filtered boost pressure air storage volume as soon as the trunk is closed. The vehicle is described as an air hybrid vehicle.
Patent GB-2462057-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable width support means for a patient handling hoist
Inventor: MCWATTIE NATHAN
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2008-07-14
Abstract: A support means or spreader bar for a patient handling hoist (10 Fig 1) comprises two opposed support arms (16,18 Fig 1) for supporting a harness, each support arm having a harness engagement means 20 at or proximate a distal end of the support arm. Each support arm is movable between a plurality of working positions in which the ends of the support arms are a respective plurality of distances from the central axis of the support means, and each support arm is lockable in each of the working positions. The support arms can be telescopic, incorporating spaced holes (50) and detents (48), threaded and driven by rotation (Fig 9B), or sliding and gear driven (Fig 11).
Patent GB-2463509-A (GB)
Title: Marine drive gear selection and trim control system
Inventor: HEAD MICHAEL ALAN BEACHY
IPC: B63H20/08
Filed: 2008-09-16
Abstract: A marine drive gear selection and trim control system 10 comprises a drive control unit (DCU) 12 which receives inputs from a helm of a vessel control the system 10. The system comprises a hydraulic pump 18 drive by a motor 22, a double acting hydraulic gear selection actuator 14, double acting hydraulic trim cylinders 28, a double acting hydraulic tilt cylinder 30, a hydraulic accumulator 36 and bi-directional solenoid valve 40. A method of proving hydraulic fluid comprises controlling the motor 22 to direct hydraulic fluid from the pump 18 to the trim cylinders 28 when trim is required, directing hydraulic fluid from the pump 18 to the accumulator 36 when trim is not required and hydraulic pressure in the accumulator 36 drops below a predetermined pressure, controlling the direction of hydraulic fluid to the accumulator 36 to maintain hydraulic pressure in the accumulator 36 within predetermined limits and directing hydraulic fluid from the accumulator 36 to a gear selection actuator 14, when gear selection is required.
Patent GB-2465541-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl with bidet function
Inventor: ELIAS JOHN
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2008-10-16
Abstract: A lavatory pan characterised by a circular opening in the rear rim of the pan, a spout/ shower head fitting located within the opening, and a hot/cold water mixer connected via pipework to the spout/ shower head fitting. The connecting pipework may comprise flexible hose.
Patent GB-2460102-A (GB)
Title: Cyclonic dust collector
Inventor: MOON JOO-SUNG
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2008-11-24
Abstract: A cyclonic dust collector comprises a cyclone unit 100 that includes a first cyclone 110 including a cyclone chamber 115 for separating dust from dust-carrying air, and a second cyclone 130, which is mounted in the first cyclone 110 and includes a plurality of cones 133 for separating fine dust particles. A cover unit 200 is provided on the cyclone unit 100 for gathering air discharged from the second cyclone 130, and for guiding the air outside the cyclonic dust collector. The first cyclone 110 includes a blocking plate 112 at a lower part thereof, the blocking plate including a plurality of holes 112a in fluid communication with the cones 133. The cover unit 200 may include first and second parts 210, 230 with a gasket 400 being provided between the first part 210 and the second cyclone 130.
Patent GB-2465977-A (GB)
Title: Sensor package with connection pins in lid
Inventor: LOHR RAYMOND DAVID
IPC: G01L1/00
Filed: 2008-12-02
Abstract: A sensor package comprises a main body 2 having an internal chamber 4 with a base 2b on which a strain sensor is mounted so as to couple the sensor to the strain field in an article to which the package is attached by mean of the base 2b. A lid 3 is formed separately from the base 2b and of different material to the base 2b, and is sealable to the main body 2 to seal close the internal aperture 4. Contact pins 8, 9 extend through the lid from one side to the other, whereby when the lid is positioned on the main body a first end 8a, 9a of each pin 8, 9 extends into the internal chamber 4 for connection to the sensor, and a second end 8b, 9b of each pin 8, 9 extends away from the package for connection to a rotary coupler. Forming the base and lid from different materials allows the base of the package to be made from a material that is good for strain transfer, and the lid to be formed from material that is good for pin connection. A number of types of connection between the pins and sensor are disclosed.
Patent GB-2455657-A (GB)
Title: b-carotene 15,15-monooxygenase for genotyping bovine milk for colour or b-carotene content
Inventor: THOMAS NATALIE LOUISE
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2008-12-19
Abstract: The present invention provides methods of genotyping bovine for desired milk production phenotypes, such as milk colour or milk   b  -carotene content phenotypes, by determining the   b  -carotene 15,15'-monooxygenase (BCMO1) genotype of said bovine. In particular, the methods are directed to determining the genotype at one or more of the C-1054T promoter polymorphism in the BCMO1 gene, the G15929A (G278R) polymorphism in the BCMO1 gene, or the A18068G (N341D) polymorphism in the BCMO1 gene, wherein each is associated with variation in milk colour or milk   b  -carotene content. Isolated, purified or recombinant polynucleotides and polypeptides are also provided, as are milk and milk products from bovine selected by the methods described herein.
Patent GB-2452901-A (GB)
Title: Hologram recording apparatus and hologram recording/reproducing method
Inventor: UNO KAZUSHI
IPC: G11B7/135
Filed: 2007-05-30
Abstract: In a hologram recording apparatus, an irradiation portion (p) to be irradiated with a recording beam (S) on a hologram recording medium (B) is irradiated with a reference beam (R), and hologram is multiply recorded on the irradiation portion (p) by interference of the recording beam (S) and the reference beam (R). The hologram recording apparatus is provided with a reference beam reflecting means (10) for recording, which guides the reference beam (R) to the irradiation portion (p), and a swinging means for swinging the reference beam reflecting means (10) around a prescribed axis (x) so that an incidence angle (  r  r) of the reference beam (R) to the hologram recording medium (B) after reflection is changed. The reference beam reflecting means (10) for recording is arranged to cross a prescribed optical path, while the prescribed axis (x) of the swinging means is arranged to direct the reference beam (R) toward the irradiation portion (p) after reflection, even the incidence angle (  r  r) of the reference beam (R) alter reflection is changed by swinging of the reference beam reflecting means (10).
Patent GB-2457596-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for lining a conduit
Inventor: PEARSON ERWIN
IPC: F16L55/16
Filed: 2009-02-23
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for locating an instrument within a pipe, the apparatus comprising a body portion defining a cavity therein, a pipe engagement region for slideable engagement with a pipe, and an instrument retention portion for receiving at least a portion of an instrument therein and retaining the instrument in position relative to the body. Also provided is a method of an instrument within a pipe using said apparatus.
Patent GB-2468895-A (GB)
Title: Door lining brace
Inventor: COOPER CLINTON GORDON
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: A door lining brace 1 comprising an elongate rotatable extendable or telescopic pole 2 with a pivoting head or foot 4 on each end. Each head or foot may be rotatable about a pivot point and comprise a hole (5 Figure 3) for securing the head or foot to the lining. The head or foot may also comprise a screw guide (6 Figure 3).
Patent GB-2460191-A (GB)
Title: Sand control using spherical polyamide particulates
Inventor: GUPTA D V SATYANARAYANA
IPC: C09K8/56
Filed: 2007-03-06
Abstract: A method of treating a formation by sand control involves introducing into the formation treatment particulates that comprise substantially spherical lightweight polyamide particulates. The particulate may be nylon-6,6. The particulates may be unfilled or filled with a non-reactive filler to form a composite. Also claimed are a fracturing method using a proppant comprising spherical lightweight polyamide particulates and sand control using polyamide particulates and a carrier fluid.
Patent GB-2463549-A (GB)
Title: Amphipathic polymers used to enhance fluid flow in assay devices
Inventor: NICHOLLS ANTHONY
IPC: G01N21/64
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of amphipathic polymers to enhance lateral flow in general for the purpose of reagent mixing on assay devices in particular. More specifically, the invention relates to use of an amphipathic polymer in assay methods including a device for determining the concentration of lipids in blood serum or plasma. The device may take the form of a test strip comprising an application area connected to a test area by means of a flow channel which comprises the amphipathic polymer, the channel may comprise a probe reporter or reagent. Also provided is the use of a stabilising agent comprising a polyquaternium surfactant, Gafquat (RTM). The amphipathic polymer is a polymer possessing hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties and may be polyethylene glycol, (PEG).
Patent GB-2461811-A (GB)
Title: Variable pitch aft propeller vane system
Inventor: SHATTUCK COLMAN D
IPC: B64C11/48
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: A propulsion system 10 includes a rotationally fixed variable pitch vane system 42 located axially aft of a propeller system 32. The vane system may be computer controlled to recover the swirl component from the propeller system 32 or to optimize propulsive efficiency at a particular operating point which leads to fuel savings.
Patent GB-2468177-A (GB)
Title: Optical surface measuring apparatus and method
Inventor: LEE SEUNG-YOP
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2009-10-16
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method which is capable of accurately measuring surface status, such as a minute variation in height (the height difference), a protrusion, a depression, surface damage and/or surface roughness, at each point on the surface of the object to be measured in an optical manner. In particular, the present invention provides an optical surface measuring apparatus and method which is capable of accurately measuring the minute surface status of the object to be measured using both a signal from an interferometer 13 and a focus error (FE) signal from a Position Sensitive Detector (PSD), which receives a laser beam from an astigmatic lens 6, in order to overcome the 2π ambiguity of conventional interferometers and the limitation of the FE signal.
Patent GB-2476458-A (GB)
Title: Exercise and Energy Use Monitor
Inventor: PAGE KEVIN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2009-12-22
Abstract: An Energy Balance Aid is self calibrating and requires no user set up. It provides information on the user's movement or exercise by means of a clearly displayed colour changing indicator that is updated in real time A variable blend of colour and the luminous intensity is updated in real time to provide an instantaneous, periodical and accumulated indication of movement or exercise. The colour indication is easily recognisable by the user and requires no concentration or interpretation, enabling the user to tell at a glance their energy balance level. The device also provides a colour pulse and audible tone to remind the user that more or less movement or exercise is needed. Acceleration is measured in three axis and pulse mapping and colour mapping algorithms are used to control the colour changing indicator.
Patent GB-723567-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to circuit arrangements including magnetic amplifiers
IPC: G05F1/32
Filed: 1952-04-21
Abstract: 723,567. Magnetic amplifiers. GENERAL ELECTRIC CO., Ltd., and JUDD, S. R. June 16, 1953 [April 21, 1952], No. 10004/52. Class 40 (4). In a magnetic amplifier wherein a load 19 is fed through windings 12, 13 and 14 and fullwave rectifiers 10, a control winding 15 is fed with a current which is dependent on the difference between the output voltage and a reference voltage from a source 18, and a feedback winding 20 is provided to assist the control winding when the maximum output is required. The arrangement gives a steep output voltage to control the winding ampere turns characteristic without reducing the range of control. A threelimbed core is provided for each phase and each core carries a load winding split between its outer limbs. The control winding may comprise three separate windings connected in series or a common winding for the three cores. The reference voltage is made variable through a potentiometer 17.
Patent GB-1168295-A (GB)
Title: Colour Picture Display Device
IPC: H01J29/32
Filed: 1967-03-02
Abstract: 1,168,295. Luminescent screens. RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA. 2 March, 1967 [3 March, 1966; 3 May, 1966; 23 May, 1966], No. 10033/67. Heading C4S. [Also in Division H1] A colour picture display device includes a luminescent screen with blue-, green-, and redemitting phosphor elements and means for selectively exciting the phosphor elements, the CIE co-ordinates of cathodoluminescence from the green phosphor being in the range x = 0À295 to 0À350 and y from 0À580 to 0À620; preferably x = 0À300 and y = 0À600 within the area given by x = 0À295 to 0À310 and y = 0À580 to 0À620. The green phosphor is preferably ZnCdS with 0À0005 to 0À100 wt. per cent (e.g. ZnS 58 60 0À008) Ag activator with-ratio of - to - CdS 42 40 of molar formula 0À69 ZnS. 0À31 CdS : Ag (0À008) for instance. The red phosphor is preferably of Y 2 O 2 S with Eu activator present in amount of 2À5 to 5À5 mol. per cent of Eu+Y, e.g. 3 (x=0À663, y=0À337) and 5 (x=0À675, y= 0À325), with 6262  and 6175 emissions, or only be YVO 4  with 2À5 to 5À5 (e.g. 5) mol. per cent Eu with x = 0À675 and y = 0À325 within the CIE ranges of x = 0À610 to 0À680 and y 0À320 to 0À350, or ZnS. CdS with 0À002 wt. per cent Ag activator preferably, e.g. 0À24 ZnS. 0À76 CdS wherein ZnS/CdS = 17.5/82.5 and x = 0À663, y = 0À337 and within the range ZnS/CdS of 15/85 to 20/80 and 0.0005 to 0À010 wt. per cent of Ag. The blue phosphor is preferably ZnS with 0À005 to 0À030 mol. per cent (e.g. 0À015) of Ag activator preferably with CIEx co-ordinate of 0À150 in the range 0À140 to 0À160 and y = 0À060 in the range 0À050 to 0À100; 10 to 1000 microsecond persistences are mentioned. A number of prior art phosphors are disclosed. The screens may comprise layers, lines or dots including white emitting elements and used in colour tubes of the focus mask, focus grill, penetration, projection, line screen sensing or shadow mask-type with single or multiple guns (e.g. three) Yttrium oxysulphide may be prepared by adding yttrium and europium oxides to nitric acid and water, followed by oxalic acid, heating the dried precipitate in air at 1250 C., then in H 2 S at 1100 C. The screen may be applied by silk screening or photographic deposition, the photo-resist being sprayed or slurried on the art face and the phosphor being incorporated in, or applied, by settling or dusting, to the coating either before, during or after exposure and development.